River Phoenix died in 1993, this song and the album came out in October 1992. I don't see how it could be about his death. Although they did dedicate it in concert to Warren Zevon when he passed away..
It's not apparent or obvious! Find the river has meant many things to me over the years. I always come back to the thought that it's about Mike telling us all a story and giving some personal advice. "Me, my thoughts are flower strewn Ocean storm, bayberry moonI have got to leave to find my way" Maybe a little info to how he felt when he was young, not wanted to work the grind and rather taking a more difficult road of being a musician.
It's not apparent or obvious! Find the river has meant many things to me over the years. I always come back to the thought that it's about Mike telling us all a story and giving some personal advice. "Me, my thoughts are flower strewn Ocean storm, bayberry moonI have got to leave to find my way" Maybe a little info to how he felt when he was young, not wanted to work the grind and rather taking a more difficult road of being a musician.
All of the replies I've read seem plausible in certain ways. I always think that the line"Watch the road and memorize This life that pass before my eyes Nothing is going my way" is a way of stating that your true path will not be an easy one. There is no one left to hold your hand so keep focused, keep on the path you've chosen and you will rewarded for doing so. To me, this could mean a relationship, work, travel, health, etc. I feel like it can mean many different things.
River Phoenix died in 1993, this song and the album came out in October 1992. I don't see how it could be about his death. Although they did dedicate it in concert to Warren Zevon when he passed away..
It's not apparent or obvious! Find the river has meant many things to me over the years. I always come back to the thought that it's about Mike telling us all a story and giving some personal advice. "Me, my thoughts are flower strewn Ocean storm, bayberry moonI have got to leave to find my way" Maybe a little info to how he felt when he was young, not wanted to work the grind and rather taking a more difficult road of being a musician.
It's not apparent or obvious! Find the river has meant many things to me over the years. I always come back to the thought that it's about Mike telling us all a story and giving some personal advice. "Me, my thoughts are flower strewn Ocean storm, bayberry moonI have got to leave to find my way" Maybe a little info to how he felt when he was young, not wanted to work the grind and rather taking a more difficult road of being a musician.
All of the replies I've read seem plausible in certain ways. I always think that the line"Watch the road and memorize This life that pass before my eyes Nothing is going my way" is a way of stating that your true path will not be an easy one. There is no one left to hold your hand so keep focused, keep on the path you've chosen and you will rewarded for doing so. To me, this could mean a relationship, work, travel, health, etc. I feel like it can mean many different things.